Events

Pasig River Forum

24 April 2012

Manila

Philippines

The Pasig River Forum aimed to ensure a common view of the progress, plans, issues, and opportunities for the cleanup of the Pasig River.

Various initiatives and projects of Manila’s Pasig River were undertaken in collaboration with international donors, national government agencies, local governments, civil society groups, and the private sector since its restoration, which began with the Pasig River Rehabilitation Program in 1989. In 1999, a presidential mandate established the Pasig River Rehabilitation Commission (PRRC) with the clear goal of restoring the Pasig River from a biologically dead river to Class "C" level—that which can sustain life—by 2014. ADB and the PRRC organized this forum to bring together Pasig River's various stakeholders to focus on implementing key actions and leveraging off the experiences of other cities and countries in river cleanup and urban renewal.

Program and Learning Materials:

24 Apr 2012

Date	Session / Activity	Presentation Material	Speaker(s)
24 Apr 2012	Session 1 - Introduction	Photo Montage of Manila's Pasig River Manila's Pasig River continues to play an important social, cultural, historical, and political role. Its restoration, which began with the Pasig River...
24 Apr 2012	Session 1 - Introduction	Welcome Remarks - Pasig River Forum Though ADB is a bank, it understands that cleaning up rivers and sustaining their cleanliness go beyond providing money to achieve this goal. Experience...	Kunio Senga
24 Apr 2012	Session 1 - Introduction	Call-to-Action Video - Pasig River Forum Thisvideo shows a comparison of the past and present conditions of Pasig River. It also presents a glimpse of current initiatives and projects to rehabilitate...
24 Apr 2012	Session 1 - Introduction	Pasig River Rehabilitation: Progress and Plans River forms a very important component of a city’s growth; however there is no way of accurately measuring the total value of bringing it back to life...	Regina Lopez
24 Apr 2012	Session 2 - Learning from Other Countries' Experiences	River Settlers: Improving Their Welfare Urban poor housing development is an investmentand does not only constitute social expenses. The Community Organizations Development Institute in Thailand...	Thipparat Noppaladarom
24 Apr 2012	Session 2 - Learning from Other Countries' Experiences	Getting Rivers Clean: Innovative Wastewater Management Thispresentation analogizesthe present situation of Pasig River to an open fracture wound. The 10 million gallon per day storm water filter and ultravioletdisinfection...	Ditmar Gorges
24 Apr 2012	Session 2 - Learning from Other Countries' Experiences	Riverbank Development: Rethinking the Options Suzhou Creek in Shanghai, China, faces a challenge in wastewater pollution. Addressing both the systems and causes of pollution, adopting scientific technology...	Ma Hong
24 Apr 2012	Session 2 - Learning from Other Countries' Experiences	Support for Community and Civil Society-Driven Initiatives for Improved Water Supply and Sanitation [Slides] [Multimedia] Indonesia is home to a number of rivers and tributaries; however nearly three fourths of its rivers are polluted. A Community-Based Total Sanitation approach...	Wilfried Hasiholan Purba
24 Apr 2012	Session 2 - Learning from Other Countries' Experiences	Four River Restoration and Water Resource Management Effort in the Republic of Korea Finding a cost-effective solution for water management in the Republic of Korea is challengingdue to a number of issues. The Government of the Republic...	Jin-Hee Lee
24 Apr 2012	Session 2 - Learning from Other Countries' Experiences	Session Concluding Remarks	Woochong Um
24 Apr 2012	Session 3 - Examining Key Challenges and Choices	Socialized Housing Program Thispresentation discusses the mandate and role of the National Housing Authority (NHA) in the Philippines. The priority programs of the agency, particularly...	Chito Cruz
24 Apr 2012	Session 3 - Examining Key Challenges and Choices	In-City Development: Lessons from Jaime Cardinal Sin Village in Sta. Ana, Manila [Slides] [Multimedia] Thispresentation discussesin detail the Jaime Cardinal Sin Village urban housing project in Manila, Philippines. It also sharesthe mission and goals of...	Mark Munda
24 Apr 2012	Session 3 - Examining Key Challenges and Choices	Manila Waterways: Urban Redevelopment Plan [Slides] [Multimedia] Thispresentation discussesthe proposed urban redevelopment plan of Manila Waterways in the Philippines, designed by Palafox Associates, and with support...	Felino Palafox
24 Apr 2012	Session 3 - Examining Key Challenges and Choices	Aligning Urban Renewal and Settlers: The Olandes Resettlement Area Thispresentation discussesthe Olandes Resettlement Area situated in Marikina City in thePhilippines. Alongside the discussion on basic services available...	Del de Guzman
24 Apr 2012	Session 3 - Examining Key Challenges and Choices	Plans and Programs: Quezon City, Philippines Considering the magnitude of informal settlers living along the danger areas in thePhilippines' Metro Manila, the Local Government of Quezon City, through...	Herbert Bautista, Frederika Rentoy
24 Apr 2012	Session 3 - Examining Key Challenges and Choices	Plans and Programs: Manila, Philippines Thispresentation discussesthe cluster grouping of waterways in Manila, Philippines. It sharesthe present conditions of major waterways in the city, including...	Alfredo Lim, Armando Andres
24 Apr 2012	Session 3 - Examining Key Challenges and Choices	Estero Blitz for Pasig River Clean Up Drive Thispresentation featuresEstero Blitz,a rehabilitation initiative of Pasig River and tributaries by the Metro Manila Development Authority in the Philippines...	Corazon Jimenez
24 Apr 2012	Session 3 - Examining Key Challenges and Choices	Saving a River, Securing Livelihoods (Las Piñas) Daily garbage production has increased as a result of rapid population growth in urban areas, including in the City of Las Piñas in the Philippines. The...	Cynthia Villar
24 Apr 2012	Session 3 - Examining Key Challenges and Choices	Las Piñas Historical Corridor One of the highly urbanized cities in Metro Manila, Philippines, the rich historical and cultural heritage of the City of Las Piñas is almost forgottendue...	Cynthia Villar
24 Apr 2012	Session 3 - Examining Key Challenges and Choices	Muntinlupa City Lake Rehabilitation and Wastewater Management Program A flood-vulnerable area, the City of Muntinlupa in thePhilippinesresponded to the challenge through the establishment of a lake management office. Along...	Jet Pabilona
24 Apr 2012	Session 3 - Examining Key Challenges and Choices	Wastewater Treatment Program and Related Environmental Ordinances for Pasig River Rehabilitation The City Environmental and Natural Resources Office of Pasig City in thePhilippines employs different strategiesas it moves towards attaining the goal...	Raquel Austria-Naciongayo
24 Apr 2012	Session 3 - Examining Key Challenges and Choices	Technology Options for Wastewater Treatment Thispresentation discusses the basic and other types of sewage treatment processes, including existing sewage management facilities and technologies that...	Francisco Arellano
24 Apr 2012	Session 3 - Examining Key Challenges and Choices	Role of Local Government Units in Environmental Protection Thispresentation explainshow local governments in the Philippines, as mandated by law, enhances the right of people to a balanced ecology. While sustainable...	Rolando Acosta
24 Apr 2012	Session 3 - Examining Key Challenges and Choices	Rehabilitation of Four River Systems in Pateros Thispresentation sharesa list of sequentially-arranged activities targeting rehabilitation of the four river systems of Pateros City in thePhilippines...	Jaime Medina
24 Apr 2012	Session 3 - Examining Key Challenges and Choices	Plans and Programs for Taguig City Rivers and Waterways Thispresentation providesa description of the waterways in Taguig City, Philippines. It highlights the issues and concerns on informal settlers, solid...	Felix Catigay
24 Apr 2012	Session 3 - Examining Key Challenges and Choices	Riverbank Development: The Makati City Way Thispresentation shares the initiatives that the City Government of Makati in thePhilippineshas taken to promote riverbank development. Examples of initiatives...	Danilo Villas
24 Apr 2012	Session 3 - Examining Key Challenges and Choices	Pasig-Marikina River Channel Improvement Project Thispresentation providesan extensive discussion of the Pasig-Marikina River Channel Improvement Project in the Philippines. It also highlights the various...	Patrick Gatan
24 Apr 2012	Session 3 - Examining Key Challenges and Choices	Gains in River Rehabilitation: Estero de Paco Story Using the case of Japan's Sumida River improvement through the installation of Super Levee as an example, thispresentation highlights the gains achieved...	Justino Arboleda
24 Apr 2012	Session 3 - Examining Key Challenges and Choices	Tourism Potential from Riverbank Development and River Clean Up Perspective Riverside development that complies with sustainable development and good environmental practices is essential in the restoration of river heritage. Riverside...	Cynthia Lazo
24 Apr 2012	Session 3 - Examining Key Challenges and Choices	Relocation, Resettlement, and Rehabilitation: City of Mandaluyong Thispresentation providesa description of the City of Mandaluyong in thePhilippines, including the issues and concerns faced by the city. It discusses...	Benjamin Abalos, Jr.
24 Apr 2012	Session 3 - Examining Key Challenges and Choices	Plans and Programs for San Juan River and Creeks Thispresentation providesa brief description of the City of San Juan in thePhilippines. Suggested courses of action to ensure flood mitigation are also...	Dante Santiago
24 Apr 2012	Session 3 - Examining Key Challenges and Choices	Partnerships for Sewerage and Sanitation: Lessons Learned Experience of Manila Water Company in the Philippines shows that risks to attaining wastewater targets are best addressed through partnerships with key...	Mark Mulingbayan
24 Apr 2012	Session 3 - Examining Key Challenges and Choices	Partnerships for BayaniJuan: The Calauan Resettlement Site [Slides] [Multimedia] Thispresentation discussesBayaniJuan, the official relocation site located in Laguna City's Municipality of Calauan in the Philippines, for informal settlers...	Girlie Aragon
24 Apr 2012	Session 3 - Examining Key Challenges and Choices	Manila Bay Coordinating Office: The Manila Bay Experience Thispresentation discussesthe legal bases for environmental protection of Manila Bay in the Philippines. It also explainsthe Operational Plan for the ...	Noel Gaerlan
24 Apr 2012	Session 3 - Examining Key Challenges and Choices	Engaging Stakeholders and Partners: Adopt-an-Estero / Water Body Program This presentation discussesthe Adopt-an-Estero Program, a collaborative undertaking between different institutions and government agencies to promote ...	Gilbert Gonzales
24 Apr 2012	Session 4 - From Talk to Action: Mayors' Perspectives	Presentation: River Warriors from Estero de Paco
24 Apr 2012	Session 5 - Pasig River Potential: Making it Happen	Declaration Keynote Address of H.E. Benigno Aquino III, President of the Republic of the Philippines	Ramon Paje
24 Apr 2012	Session 5 - Pasig River Potential: Making it Happen	Closing Remarks	Kunio Senga